The Lavender and Women and Gender Studies Cording Ceremony is a space to honor our LGBTQ+ students and allies as well as the graduates of the Women and Gender Studies program (WGST minor, LGBTQ Studies minor, majors, MAIS and Certificate graduate students).
Each graduate will receive cords and tassels that they are welcome to use as part of their graduation regalia at departmental, college, and university commencement ceremonies. The event is open to all LGBTQ+ students, allies, & Women and Gender Studies community.
Friends, partners, family, and chosen family are welcome to attend!
2025 information
Graduates for SPRING, SUMMER, and FALL 2025 are all welcome!
Students: If you are interested in attending the event, please register on Mason 360: https://cglink.me/2d7/r2279302
Registration is now closed for graduating students. Please email [email protected] or [email protected] for more information
There will be light hors d’oeuvres and dessert.
Nominations for faculty/staff awards
Nominations are now closed. Please nominate someone in 2026!
Rose Pascarell and Ric Chollar Professional Service Award (for classified staff and administrative faculty)
Dr. David Powers Corwin Scholarship and Teaching Award (for instructional/research faculty)
Suggested newsletter blurb
We appreciate our campus partners who include event/registration information in their newsletters! Here is our suggested language:
“Join the LGBTQ+ Resources Center & Women and Gender Studies Program for the annual Lavender & WGST Cording Ceremony on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in Dewberry Hall (Johnson Center) to honor Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 graduating students. For complete information, including registration, please visit Lavender & Women and Gender Studies Graduation – LGBTQ+ Resources Center (gmu.edu)“
